Taft Museum of Art

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢 The Taft Museum of Art is the first museum in Cincinnati to gain prestigious KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ accreditation! KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of Taft Museum of Art for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive™ program provides training and resources to staff, enabling them to better accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. We are proud to announce that the Taft Museum of Art has partnered with KultureCity® to make the museum and all of the programs and events that it hosts sensory-inclusive. As part of this program, our staff has been trained by leading medical and neurodivergent professionals on how to recognize guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation. Sensory bags (pictured here) will also be available to all guests at the Taft who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Prior to attending an event, families can download the free KultureCity® App where one can view what sensory features are available, where they can access them, and a Social Story which will provide a preview of what to expect while enjoying an event at the Taft Museum of Art. OUR SOCIAL STORY | bit.ly/TaftSocialStory #TaftMuseumDiscovered #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride

An afternoon of meeting and learning from local Black arts entrepreneurs 🤝 As part of our expanded year-long Duncanson Artist-in-Residence programming, we are building entrepreneurial programs designed to assist Black creatives of diverse disciplines to cultivate their business skills and help them to thrive in the marketplace. Join us for our first event on Saturday, August 24 for a less-traditional approach to sparking dialogue and listen to four local Black entrepreneurs Annie Ruth, Cedric Michael Cox, Anissa Lewis, and Kareem Simpson as they relay short, unscripted, unmoderated two-person conversations about how they make a living in the world of art. GET FREE TICKETS | bit.ly/BlackBizLuncheon #TaftMuseumDiscovered

Have you heard the news? The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) annual conference is coming to Cincinnati (and the Taft) in 2025! ⭐ With the exciting announcement of the new Brand Cincy Hub, the region's new storytelling and marketing tool, also came the announcement of new arts groups visiting Cincinnati in the coming years! In September 2025, the Taft Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Museum Center will host the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) annual conference and we can't wait. Pictured here, our President & CEO, Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D. is representing the Taft as we prepare to welcome AASLH to Cincinnati! #TaftMuseumDiscovered

We're so excited to be hosting so many writers! Learn more about our upcoming Writer's Retreat and the featured educators here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUCyzwQY

Celebrate Disability Pride Month at the Taft with our new Sensory Explorations program! 🙌 July is #DisabilityPrideMonth and we're celebrating with a new program for anyone who wants a more tactile experience in our collection galleries. Using senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum's collection and exhibition gallery spaces with our specially trained educators, you can use 3-D printed reproductions from our friends at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, fabric samples, and soundscapes to explore the museum in a new multi-sensory adventure! This is a FREE event that occurs every Sunday July, and every second Sunday for each month following. This program is developed specially for visitors with low or no vision, but all guests are invited to participate! #TaftMuseumDiscovered

Celebrating and honoring the legacy of Carol and William "Bill" Eckerle 🙏 Last fall, the Taft Museum of Art alongside the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Museum Center received $6M gifts each to support each institution's endowment from the legacy of Carol and William "Bill" Eckerle, in a generous demonstration of their belief in access to culture and education for every member of our community. Last night, they were honored by Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council and received a Voices of Giving Award at their 26th Annual Awards Ceremony! We are so grateful to the Eckerles for their support of our museum and our community, and to the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council for honoring their generosity. LEARN MORE | https://lnkd.in/gXrF-Ziq #TaftMuseumDiscovered

Celebrating and honoring Juneteenth 🙏 On this day (June 19) in 1865, Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth and seek to honor the art and history of Black liberation in our museum and in our community. One such legacy is that of Robert S. Duncanson (1821–1872), who painted a series of murals in the Taft’s foyer, pictured here. We continue to honor his legacy through our Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program, which recognizes the achievements of a contemporary Black American artist through public programming, school visits, and more! Please note: the museum is closed today in observance of the holiday, and will be open again tomorrow, Thursday, June 20 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. #TaftMuseumDiscovered #blackartmatters Photo credit: Ryan Kurtz

We're expanding our Duncanson program to be year-round with support from an America 250-Ohio Commission Grant! 🥳 The nation's 250th anniversary is coming up, and with this comes semiquincentennial celebrations surrounding July 4, 2026! We are honored to be among grant recipients across the state perpetuating incredible artistic, historical, and educational projects. With the $35,000 received, we will expand our Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program from a two-week residency to year-round programming, providing Black artists with opportunities to showcase their work. More information is coming soon, but in the meantime, you can learn more about the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program here 👉 bit.ly/DuncansonResidency You can learn more about additional local grantees and other statewide projects here 👉 bit.ly/TaftAmerica250OH #TaftMuseumDiscovered #DuncansonArtistInResidence

Our museum is a space for everyone! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride Month from the Taft Museum of Art 💖It's important to us that ALL people feel welcomed and seen in our museum, on our walls, in our programs and events, and within our staff and visitors. We're excited to continue celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices this month, and all year long. How can you make an impact or expand your understanding with us at the museum? - Join us for our next Lunch & Learn with Caracole, a Greater Cincinnati HIV services organization - Become a member, volunteer, or join our team and share your vision for the vibrant future of the Taft Discover how you can celebrate #Pride with us this month and beyond by visiting https://lnkd.in/gtcKXE3f #TaftMuseumDiscovered #PrideMonth #LGBTQIAPride #Pride

Celebrate Juneteenth with us and Paloozanoire on June 15! The Taft Museum of Art is proud to be a supporter of the 5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party! This year's Block Party features a star-studded lineup with celebrity host Desi Banks and supported by the community. Registration is now open at paloozanoire.com. #TaftMuseumDiscovered #Paloozinoire #Juneteenth